Study Guide

Objectives

Orthodontic Treatment 2 ct
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:
• Explain the treatment of common malocclusions with fixed and removable orthodontic appliances.
• Describe the phases of orthodontic treatment.
• Respond to orthodontic emergencies and provide treatment instructions.
• Promote oral health in orthodontic patients.

Temporomandibular Disorders 2 ct
After completing the course, the student will be able to:
• Explain the underlying causes of temporomandibular disorders.
• Identify temporomandibular disorders and refer for further treatment as needed.
• Explain the most common treatment methods.
• Provide patients with self-care instructions.
• Explain the multidisciplinary approach to treating temporomandibular disorders and the responsibilities of a dental hygienist.

Content

Orthodontic Treatment 2 credits
Content:
Most common orthodontic appliances, indications for treatment, and phases
The role of the dental hygienist in orthodontic treatment
Emergency situations involving orthodontic appliances
Promotion of oral health in orthodontic patients

Temporomandibular Disorders 2 credits
Content:
Causes of temporomandibular disorders, prevalence in the population, and diagnostics
Treatment in primary care and specialized healthcare
Patient guidance
Multidisciplinary treatment and the role of the dental hygienist in managing temporomandibular disorders

Prerequisites

The student has completed the following courses:
Orientation to Studies and Dental Hygienist's Profession
Basics of Dentistry in Dental Hygiene Practice

The student has participated in the courses:
Infection Control and Safety in Oral Health Care
Basics of Oral Health Care
Dentistry for Dental Hygienists 1

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Student is able to:
• Describe the key aspects of treating common malocclusions with fixed and removable orthodontic appliances.
• List the main phases of orthodontic treatment.
• Act in orthodontic emergency situations according to a prepared model and provide simple treatment instructions.
• Promote oral health in orthodontic patients.

Student is able to:
• List the main reasons behind temporomandibular disorders.
• Identify temporomandibular disorders and refer for further treatment as necessary.
• List available treatments.
• Provide patients with simple self-care instructions.
• Explain in general terms how temporomandibular disorders are treated in a multidisciplinary approach and what falls under the responsibility of a dental hygienist.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Student can:
• Explain the treatment of common malocclusions with fixed and removable orthodontic appliances.
• Explain the phases of orthodontic treatment.
• Handle orthodontic emergency situations and provide treatment instructions.
• Promote oral health in orthodontic patients.

Student can:
• Explain the underlying causes of temporomandibular disorders.
• Identify temporomandibular disorders and refer for further treatment as necessary.
• Explain the most common treatment methods.
• Provide patients with self-care instructions.
• Explain how temporomandibular disorders are treated in a multidisciplinary approach and what falls under the responsibility of a dental hygienist.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Student can:
• Explain in detail and justify the treatment of common malocclusions with fixed and removable orthodontic appliances.
• Explain extensively and justify the phases of orthodontic treatment.
• Act in orthodontic emergency situations and provide individualized treatment instructions.
• Promote oral health in orthodontic patients and utilize evidence-based research.

Student can:
• Explain extensively the underlying causes of temporomandibular disorders.
• Identify temporomandibular disorders and refer for further treatment as necessary.
• Explain extensively and justify the most common treatment methods, compare the effectiveness of different treatment methods based on research evidence.
• Provide patients with individualized self-care instructions.
• Explain how temporomandibular disorders are treated in a multidisciplinary approach and what falls under the responsibility of a dental hygienist.